--- title: "Pecan Pie Bites, Mini Pecan Pie Recipe" url: https://www.cookingandme.com/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe/ date: 2016-04-10 modified: 2022-12-07 lang: en author: "nags" description: "Pecan pie bites are a smaller (but totally yummier) version of the popular pecan pie, an all-American pie recipe that's popular during fall or autumn but hey, I live in..." categories: - "Sweets Puddings Desserts" image: https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-ed.jpg word_count: 835 --- # Pecan Pie Bites, Mini Pecan Pie Recipe Pecan pie bites are a smaller (but totally yummier) version of the popular pecan pie, an all-American pie recipe that's popular during fall or autumn but hey, I live in Singapore and it's summer year round so I can choose to make pecan pie bites whenever I'd like, right? That's right. ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe ](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-ed.jpg) A word about these pecan pie bites before I go any further. This is the single most made dessert recipe in my kitchen. I made them once during Christmas break last year and TH and I loved them so much that I made them again and again every time we had people over for a meal. So far, all my close friends in Singapore have tried these. If you're a friend and you haven't, well rest assured you will very soon. That's how fail-proof and delicious these are. The original pecan pie bites recipe is from Pioneer Woman and during my many trials, I have adapted the recipe to only include the most basic ingredients. For example, the original recipe calls for some cream in the pecan pie filling and then I ended up with a mini carton of cream after just using up 2 tablespoons of it for this recipe. So I tried replacing it with the full fat milk and it worked just fine. The filling may seem runnier but bakes up just fine. ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe ](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-ed2.jpg) You do need a mini muffin pan to make these. I have a heart-shaped mini muffin pan I got years ago to bake these [chocolate melting hearts](https://www.cookingandme.com/2010/02/gooey-chocolate-melting-hearts-recipe.html) for Valentines day. The pan has finally come in handy again for the numerous batches of these pecan pie bites. I recently bought a regular round  mini muffin pan so I can bake the entire batch in one go (my oven is large enough but all my bakeware was purchased for a smaller tabletop oven I had previously). Anyway, that's a lot of talk - just bake these. Most of the ingredients can be substituted but you will get the best tasting mini pecan pie bites if you follow along exactly. I have added some substitutions at the end in case, say, you can't find pecans easily. In case you need it, here's the best [Christmas fruit cake recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/kerala-plum-cake-christmas-fruit-cake/) ever. ## Pecan Pie Bites Recipe ![](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-ed-150x150.jpg) Pecan pie bites or mini pecan pies, perfect as individual desserts for a party. Serve with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream #### For the crust - 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)- 1 egg yolk- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain flour- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder- A pinch of salt #### For the filling - 1 cup raw pecans (chopped very fine)- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar- 1/4 cup full fat milk (or cream)- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Pre-heat oven to 350F / 180C #### To make the crust - Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 6 tbsp softened butter, 1 egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl.- Beat with a whisk or just a spoon until creamy- Add the 1 cup + 2 tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt to this- Mix again until well combined to form a soft dough. Use your fingertips if you need to, that's what I did- Set aside #### To make the filling - Finely chop the pecans- Combine it with all the other ingredients in a bowl and set aside #### Baking - Bring out your mini muffin pan(s) and grease them generously with butter or a non-stick baking spray- Take about 1 tbsp of the dough and press gently into the greased muffin pan, leaving a small dent for the filling- Add about 1 tsp of the filling into each muffin cup- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edge of the pie crust is golden brown- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes and gently take out using the edge of a knife- Serve with vanilla ice cream or just as is and get ready for the compliments DessertAmerican ## Step by Step Pecan Pie Bites Recipe Pre-heat oven to 350F / 180C Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 6 tbsp softened butter, 1 egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe.jpg) Beat with a whisk or just a spoon until creamy ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-2.jpg) Add the 1 cup + 2 tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt to this ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-3.jpg) Mix again until well combined to form a soft dough. Use your fingertips if you need to, that's what I did. Set aside To make the filling, finely chop the pecans ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-5.jpg) Combine it with all the other ingredients for filling and set aside. ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-6.jpg) ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-7.jpg) Grease mini muffin pan generously with butter or a non-stick baking spray. Take about 1 tablespoon of the dough and press gently into the greased muffin pan, leaving a small dent for the filling ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-4.jpg) Add about 1 teaspoon of the filling into each muffin cup ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-8.jpg) Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edge of the pie crust is golden brown Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes and gently take out using the edge of a knife ![pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pecan-pie-bites-mini-pecan-pie-recipe-9.jpg) Serve with vanilla ice cream or just as is and get ready for the compliments!